When building your portfolio as a hair student, it’s important to carefully consider who you use as a model to make sure that your work is represented well. While many people may volunteer, not everyone who wants a great hairstyle is going to be a good hair model. That said, finding the right model can
Cosmetology
Where will the Cosmetology Jobs be in 2016?
As a cosmetologist, it’s your job to help people make the most out of the looks they were given through a variety of different treatments and methods. Some of your clients need help with their makeup, soliciting your services to analyze their skin while suggesting the most appropriate makeup solutions. For other clients you provide
#IamAVisualArtist
#TeamAve5 is a united family. We support each other and we applaud our successes and accomplishments, and that is why we’re coming together, along with the entire industry, to support the #IamAVisualArtist campaign. This empowering campaign aims to petition the Bank of England to add Vidal Sassoon’s name BACK onto the nominations list of those
How to Become a Cosmetologist in Texas
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that cosmetology is an occupation that’s a bit higher in demand than the average job occupational field, with a 13% projected growth in demand for cosmetologists between 2012 and 2022, higher than the 11 percent increase for all occupations as a whole. As more spas and salons open
Get To Know Our Rock Star Team – Emmanuel Aguilar
It’s no secret that Avenue Five is super proud of our talented team of highly experienced educators. We always say that they’re not here because they have to be but because they want to be. And we’re not kidding. Our Instructors are rock stars (#TeamAve5!) and they’re fully dedicated to our students. They give them
Cool Summer Hair for Smooth Summer Tunes
The days of the Gen X-ers are gone. Enter the Millenials; we’re independent thinkers and always set the tone for the newest and coolest trends in all things beauty and fashion. This summer, it’s not enough to have the hottest tickets in town to the summer’s best music festivals, but we gotta’ look the part.
Why You Should Swap Your Desk Job For a Beauty Salon
Office Vs. Salon Millions of Americans work office jobs as part of their daily nine-to-five routine, performing as salespeople, customer support, receptionists and other support functions that help offices run smoothly. As more and more of these jobs are outsourced to offshore destinations, office occupations become less valued due to the influx of labor availability.
Here's How Much You Can Make as a Cosmetologist
On average, a cosmetologist can expect to make close to $28,000 a year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that, out of almost 350,000 hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists employed in the US, their most recently calculated median annual wage was $27,940. The mean hourly wage was $13.43. Hawaii (with an average mean wage of $39,130),
Cosmetologist Demand is projected to grow 13 percent from now until 2022
Now is an ideal time to become a cosmetologist! Why? The answer is simple. Demand is expected to grow at least 13 percent from now until 2022. So, if you’ve been thinking about attending beauty school, read on to learn more about some of the benefits of this rewarding career. Fun Work Environment As a cosmetologist,
4 Things Your Cosmetology School NEEDS to Have
There are several things to take into consideration when choosing the right cosmetology school. It’s a task that should never be taken lightly. After all, it’s an investment in your future. As you begin your search, keep the following four things in mind. Doing so will make it much easier to find the cosmetology program that’s